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Chart of the Month – July 2013 | 24.07.2013Living Space per Capita Reaches New High at 45 m²

In Germany, the trend towards greater living space per capita continues. Whereas in 1998, every inhabitant had 39 m² on average, the living space per capita has now increased to 45 m². more: Living Space per Capita Reaches New High at 45 m² …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Living Space per Capita Reaches New High at 45 m²)

Chart of the Month – June 2013 | 30.06.2013Women’s Contribution to Household Income Remains Low

Women in Germany contribute on average less than a quarter (23 percent) to the total income in households. This means that their contribution has indeed risen by four percentage points between 1998 and 2008. more: Women’s Contribution to Household Income Remains Low …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Women’s Contribution to Household Income Remains Low)

Chart of the Month – May 2013 | 28.05.2013Full-Time Employment Less Common among German Women than among other European Women

In Germany, full-time employment among women is less common than in other European countries. Only 41 percent of all 25 to 59 year olds work full-time, whereas the EU-average lies at 48 percent. more: Full-Time Employment Less Common among German Women than among other European Women …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Full-Time Employment Less Common among German Women than among other European Women)

Chart of the Month – April 2013 | 16.04.2013Varying Fertility Behaviour in Urban and Rural Areas

Women living in large cities show different fertility behaviour than women in rural areas: They become mothers at an older age and consequently have fewer children. more: Varying Fertility Behaviour in Urban and Rural Areas …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Varying Fertility Behaviour in Urban and Rural Areas)

Chart of the Month – March 2013 | 22.03.2013Increasing Labour Participation among New Immigrants

Migrants from third countries integrate increasingly faster into the German labour market: One in three immigrants who came to Germany between 2010 and 2011 has taken up employment within a time period of 12 months. more: Increasing Labour Participation among New Immigrants …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Increasing Labour Participation among New Immigrants)

Chart of the Month – February 2013 | 28.02.2013Despite Declining Birth Rate: More Children Living with Single Parents

Regardless of the continuing decline in birth rates in Germany, the number of minor children living with a single parent has increased over the past few years. more: Despite Declining Birth Rate: More Children Living with Single Parents …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Despite Declining Birth Rate: More Children Living with Single Parents)

Chart of the Month – January 2013 | 25.01.2013Employment among People of Retirement Age Increases

The proportion of employed people aged between 65 and 69 years has continued to increase in recent years. Today, every tenth citizen in this age group in Germany is in paid employment. more: Employment among People of Retirement Age Increases …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Employment among People of Retirement Age Increases)

Chart of the Month – December 2012 | 12.12.2012Becoming a Mother over the Age of 35: Trend for Late Motherhood Continues

Of all the children born in Germany in the year 2011, almost 25 percent have a mother who was 35 years or older at birth. In 1981, the comparative value was 6 percent and has quadrupled since then. more: Becoming a Mother over the Age of 35: Trend for Late Motherhood Continues …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Becoming a Mother over the Age of 35: Trend for Late Motherhood Continues)

Chart of the Month – November 2012 | 22.11.201275 Percent of Children Have Married Parents

In Germany, approximately three quarters of underage children live in a household with married parents. Here, Germany is in the top third compared to other European countries. more: 75 Percent of Children Have Married Parents …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: 75 Percent of Children Have Married Parents)

Chart of the Month – October 2012 | 21.10.2012People in Germany Change Places of Residence on Average 5 Times

Throughout the entire course of life, people in Germany change places of residence almost five times – men somewhat more often than women (4.9 as opposed to 4.8). more: People in Germany Change Places of Residence on Average 5 Times …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: People in Germany Change Places of Residence on Average 5 Times)

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